---
title: AutoFormatRules.Parent Property (Outlook)
keywords: vbaol11.chm2716
f1_keywords:
- vbaol11.chm2716
ms.prod: outlook
api_name:
- Outlook.AutoFormatRules.Parent
ms.assetid: 6911dc02-f993-b12a-33db-a14bf380c484
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# AutoFormatRules.Parent Property (Outlook)

Returns the parent  **Object** of the specified object. Read-only.


## Syntax

 _expression_ . **Parent**

 _expression_ A variable that represents an **AutoFormatRules** object.


## See also


#### Concepts


[AutoFormatRules Object](autoformatrules-object-outlook.md)

